Tag: Speech

Manifestation on the Approval on Third and Final Reading of Senate Bill No. 2814: Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP)

Approval on Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 2814 Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) Sponsor: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada  Delivered on January 27, 2025 Mr. President, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I am honored to have been the principal sponsor…
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Explanation of Vote on House Bill No. 6505: An Act Renewing the IBC Franchise

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I would like to congratulate to Senator Raffy T. Tulfo, for his unwavering dedication and exemplary efforts in championing the passage of House Bill 6505, which renews the franchise of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) for another twenty-five (25) years. As a public broadcaster, IBC plays a vital role in delivering relevant…
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Manifestation on Adopted Resolution No. 238 Congratulating and Commending Sofronio Vasquez III for his historic win in The Voice USA

Greatness delivered. Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It was an ending not too familiar in America’s highly anticipated singing competition the past 26 seasons; but for Filipino dreamer Sofronio Vasquez III, it culminates his journey of never giving up even after all the losses and rejection. His dream of being a known singer was always…
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Explanation of Vote in Support of the Passage of House Bill No. 10841 or An Act Fixing the Term of Office of the Philippine Coast Guard Commandant and For Other Purposes

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, and fellow Filipinos, Today, I express my full support for House Bill No. 10841, or “An Act Fixing the Term of Office of the Philippine Coast Guard Commandant and for Other Purposes,” to which I would like to be made co-author and co-sponsor. This bill is an important…
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Privilege Speech: Laban sa Malaswang Nilalaman: Proteksyon Para sa Kabataan

PRIVILEGE SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 16 December 2024 3RD REGULAR SESSION, 19TH CONGRESS Senate of the Philippines “Laban sa Malaswang Nilalaman: Proteksyon Para sa Kabataan” Mister President, my dear colleagues, I rise before you on a matter of collective and personal privilege.  Mabigat sa kalooban ko na talakayin sa plenaryong ito ang mga hindi kanais-nais…
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WATCH | Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 1223 honoring Juan Ponce Enrile

Co-sponsorship speech on Senate Resolution No. 1223 honoring the chief presidential legal counsel for his untiring service and contributions to the country.  November 26, 2024 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Philippines

Co-sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 1223 honoring Juan Ponce Enrile

Mr. President, my dear colleagues, Today, we gather to honor a man whose name is permanently etched in the history of the Philippines—someone whose wisdom, resilience, and contributions to our nation have established him as a monumental figure in public service. It is with great pride and deep gratitude that I stand before you to celebrate…
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Opening statement on the resumption of Senate hearing on Alice Guo’s alleged links to illegal POGOs

Good morning, Madam Chair and fellow members of this Committee. Barely two weeks ago, talks have become rife that Alice Guo—or Guo Huaping—was a Chinese state security agent after Al Jazeera came up with a documentary that interviewed a China-born gambling tycoon, who is currently being detained in Thailand. In that documentary, the businessman has…
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Privilege Speech on San Juan City’s new ordinance

Mister President, distinguished members, I rise before you on a matter of collective and personal privilege. Pahintulutan ninyo akong banggitin ang mga nasambit ng isang philanthropist mula sa Gawad Kalinga na: “Walang maliit o malaking ambag pagdating sa bayanihan. Lahat mahalaga. Lahat importante. Lahat pinapahalagahan.” Para sa mga naghihirap nating mga kababayan na lalo pa…
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Opening statement on the POGO hearing

Good morning, Madam Chair. We have fake Filipino citizens in our midst. These foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals, are able to apply for passports using legitimate government documents which may have been fraudulently obtained. Using these legitimate documents, they are able to enjoy rights granted to Filipino citizens such as rights to purchase large tracts of…
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